Fleas are very stubborn creatures. They linger, multiply in large numbers, and eliminating them completely can take a very long time. Therefore, I believe that the easiest approach to get rid of an infestation of fleas is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Below are three ways to keep fleas from invading your dog and your home:<\/p>\n
Use an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR). Sometimes referred to as birth control for fleas. An IGR prevents flea eggs from hatching and flea larvae from maturing into adult fleas, making them incapable of reproducing and eventually die. IGR’s come in pill form or a liquid.\u00a0 Apply IGR to your dog before he gets the fleas, and continue to do so every 4 to 7 months, or sooner if you live in a warm climate.<\/p>\n
Try Adulticide.\u00a0 A flea infestation occurs anytime during the summer or all year long in warm climates.\u00a0 Another treatment that is effective in controlling fleas is an adulticide. An adulticide is a spot-on liquid treatment that spreads out across your dog’s coat and skin and immediately kills adult fleas on contact.<\/p>\n
Keep your house clean.\u00a0 During the flea season, schedule one day each week when you pay special attention to specific areas around your house, both inside and outside, where fleas usually inhabit.\u00a0 Give your carpet and furniture a thorough vacuum, particularly where your dog frequently stays.\u00a0 Wash all bed sheets, both yours and your dog’s, from all the rooms in the house.<\/p>\n
You may also buy an IGR spray that is specially made for furniture and carpet inside your house, and one that is specially made to use in your yard. Be careful, however, about using more than one flea product at one time (such as an adulticide treatment followed by a flea shampoo). Consult with your veterinarian to make sure that the mixture of these products is safe to use.<\/p>\n
Keep your dog clean.\u00a0 This is especially important during the flea season.\u00a0 Keep his coat well-groomed using a flea comb.\u00a0 If it’s necessary, trim his coat short, this will prevent fleas from jumping in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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